desirous
desirous
Definition
de·sir·ous (di zīr′əs)
adjective
desiring; having or characterized by desire
Etymology: ME < OFr desireus < LL desiderosus < L desiderare: see desire
desirous
Synonyms
desirous
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- change: And it was against the status quo, desirous of change, formal or socio-political.
Infinitive complement
- know: I left him desirous to know even as he is known.
- learn: Reads very badly, has not been to any school since below; very desirous to learn.
- hear: Now, those who are not desirous to hear him, let them go to another part of the vessel.
- get: I was very ill, and very desirous to get to shore.
- avoid: His Grace was extremely desirous to avoid all public scandal.
Modifying Another Word
- particularly: He is particularly desirous of seeing some of the Western Islands.
- very: We knew that the Chinese government has been very desirous of the North Koreans being involved in the talks.
- so: The lady's manner was so desirous, so anxious, that the girl decided there should be confidence.
- not: Now, those who are not desirous to hear him, let them go to another part of the vessel.
- also: Cultural interests, which have a very high profile, are also desirous of participating in the possible new twinning.
- eagerly: He is faithful and willing, in fact eagerly desirous, to see us go on to the end in victory.
Used with adjective complement
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